Helotes Learning Center
12194 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 16 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 11, 2025.
24 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
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- Field tripsNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 98 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,After School Care,Part Time Care
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06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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4 critical, 16 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 11, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
5 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.4907(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.605(11) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.3407(8) (4 visits); 746.4135(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published May 28, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
40 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
State verification published May 28, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- May 28, 2026 to May 28, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 28, 2026 inspection
- May 28, 2026 inspection
- May 28, 2026 inspection
- May 28, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- May 12, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- May 12, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- May 12, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- 2025
- Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Feb 26, 2025 to Feb 26, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- 2024
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
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- 2023
- Aug 31, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Aug 31, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Aug 31, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- Aug 31, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- 2022
- Oct 17, 2022 to Oct 17, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Oct 28, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Oct 28, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Oct 28, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Oct 28, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Dec 15, 2017
- Capacity
- 98 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Bexar
- Website
- www.heloteslearningcenter.com
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Contact & location
12194 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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